Philips HDRW 720/17 manual Finalize set, Connecting the IR, Setting up the cable box

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The TV Guide On Screen ™ System

Connecting the IR

The cable box is controlled via the DVD recorder with the IR-Blaster (supplied). This means you can record TV shows that are received only through the cable box.

Connection of the G-LINK™ cable enables the TV Guide On Screen™system to show the correct guide listing.

1Connect the IR Blaster to thejack G-LINKjack on the back of the DVD recorder.

2Place the IR Blaster in front of the cable box so that the control signal (IR signal) can be transmitted and received by the cable box without interference.

How do I find the right position?

If the position of the remote (IR) receiver is indicated on your cable box (IR, remote sensor, or such like), place the transmitter about 1 inch in front of it.

If the position is not indicated, proceed as follows:

-Switch off the cable box.

-Point the remote control at the front of the cable box.

-Move the remote control slowly along the front while repeatedly pressing the on/off button.

-When the cable box switches on you've found the receiver.

-Attach the IR blaster about one inch away.

3Confirm the displayed information with OK .

Setting up the cable box

For the cable box to be correctly identified it must be connected as described in the previous section.

1Switch the cable box on and select channel number 02 on it.

2Select your type/brand from the list shown. If you scroll down with B , you will see further brands. If your type/brand is not in the

list, select 'not listed'.

3Confirm with OK . Read the information on the screen carefully.

4Confirm with OK .

P The DVD Recorder will now attempt to use the G-LINK connection to select channel number 09 on the cable box.

5Has the cable box been switched to channel 09? If so, select 'Yes'.

If not, select 'No'.

aMy cable box has not switched to the other channel number.

-Check that the cable box is connected and switched on.

-Check the connection and position of the IR blaster.

-If the connection is OK, select:

'test this code again' for a new attempt.

-Confirm with OK on the remote control.

-For a new code, select 'No'.

-Confirm with OK on the remote control.

aMy cable box is not displaying the channel number.

-On your TV set, select the channel number of the cable box and check the setting on the screen of the TV.

Finalize set

1Check the settings shown on the screen. If the settings are not correct, repeat the set-up procedure with the selection of 'No, repeat setup process'. Otherwise, select 'Yes, end setup process'.

2Confirm with OK .

You will now see a screen with useful information of the TV Guide On Screen™System.

3Confirm with OK .

You will now see a message confirming the completion of the TV Guide On Screen™set-up process.

4Confirm with OK . This completes the set-up process for the TV Guide On Screen™system.

5Switch the DVD-Recorder off with the STANDBY m button. If you have connected a cable box leave the box on. Leave the DVD-Recorder and the cable box in this conditions overnight. The data will be collected and will be available within the next 24 hours.

If the DVD-Recorder is switched off ( STANDBY m button) the cable box will be used from the TV Guide On Screen™system via the DVD-Recorder to search for the informations.

If you want to use the cable box you have to switch the DVD-Recoder on.

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Contents Page Proof of Purchase Product Safety Additional Registering your product guarantees thatNotification Benefits of Product OwnershipAcknowledgments Following disclaimer applies to this libpng librarySafety Information Important Safety Instructions Table of contents Access control Child Lock Glossar Code numbers of the remote controlDisc Manager DM Additional user preferencesOverview of functions Functioning of the deviceRemote control HDD Additional TV functions Front of the device Behind the flap at the right corner on the frontBack of the device Introduction Discs you can useRecording and playback Playback onlyRegional code Technical dataAccessories Symbols used in these operating instructions Cleaning the discsCan I use a CD lens cleaner in the DVD recorder? Therefore, refrain from using a CD lens cleaner discSpecial functions of your DVD recorder ModelHDRW 720/17 Connecting the DVD recorder Preparing the remote control for operationConnecting to the antenna Using your DVD remote control With your TV setConnecting to the TV Connecting with a S Y/C cableConnection with Component Y Pb Pr Cable Please note the color orderConnecting to the AC Connecting with Video Cvbs cableSwitch on the TV set Connection with the antenna cable onlyVideo Y/C-EXT2 jack and the Audio L/R IN-EXT Connecting additional devicesConnecting a cable box with cinch or S cable Connecting audio devices to the analog audio jacks Connecting a camcorder to the front jacksConnecting audio devices to the digital audio jacks Installation Initial installationWhat is the language of the subtitles? Switch off the Dealer DemoLetterbox PanscanTuner mode Additional installation features Automatic TV channel searchEnd with System Menu Too few TV channels have been foundCan not select the line Add/Delete Channels Setting the languageAdding and clearing TV channels manually Setting the time and date automatically Playback audioMenu Not allowed will appear on the TV screenSetting the time and date Select Manual with B or a 8Confirm with OKGeneral information Setting up the TV Guide On Screen SystemTV Guide On Screen System Finalize set Connecting the IRSetting up the cable box Navigating the TV Guide On Screen System TV Guide On ScreenSystemGeneral How do I cancel? Listings screenThe Sort screenAction buttons in the Listings screen Function buttons in the Sort screenSchedule screen Messages screenPromotions screen Function buttons in the Messages screenSetup screen What is the advantage from 1 hour and 6 hours? Recording on the HDDGeneral Time shift BufferSymbols in the Time Shift Buffer Navigation in the time shift bufferLeft area Right areaMark TV shows for recording Mark an entire titleMark part of a title How can I delete the changes?OTR recordings Manual recordingsRecording from a video recorder/DVD player Stop h Recording from a camera connected to the front jacksPlease observe the following Programming a recording Timer Setting up repeat recordingsProgramming recordings with the TV Guide On Screen system You can also programme TV shows as FavoritesChanging the start/end times Programming recordings with the VCR Plus+ SystemDecoded data appears after confirmation To end, press Timer s Programming recordings without the VCR Plus+ SystemChange AM/PM Delete programmed recordingCancel a programmed recording in progress Additional playback features Playback from the HDDSearch by time RepeatMedia browser Zoom featureSymbols in the Media Browser Change title settings Change order for the media browserEdit title Title nameChange the name of the title Clear chaptersEnter characters using Editing recorded titles name Divide titleDelete titles/recordings from the HDD Insert/remove chapter markersInsert chapter markers Press Pause Press OK . The marker will be insertedHide chapters sections Chapter is visible and can be hidden with the blue buttonArchiving of the edited title Hidden szenes were not copied on the DVD+RW/+RProtect disc against accidental recordings Recording on a DVD+RW/+RArchiving storing titles on a Switch over to the actual TV channel during Playback Playback from a discGeneral notes on playback Inserting a discPlaying a DVD video disc Playing a DVD+RW/ +R disc Playing an audio CDStarts automatically You can also use the Down or UP button on the frontWhen creating MP3 CDs please note the following Playing an MP3 CD Playing a Super Video CDImportant notes for playback MP3 CD displayAdditonal playback features Searching a discStill picture Slow motionScan feature Zoom featureRepeat/Shuffle play Camera angleSelect the audio language SubtitlesManaging the disc contents Number of chapters C has increased by two or more numbers Switching quicklyHiding chapters How can I select different chapters? Deleting chapter markersChanging the index picture Editing recording titles name Playing the entire titleDividing titles Can I divide titles on DVD+R discs?Can titles be deleted from a DVD+R disc? Erasing recordings/titles Disc settingsSelect Erase this title using a or B and confirm with OK Changing the disc name Finishing editingFinalizing DVD+R discs Erasing DVD+RW DiscsRemoving discs from the Disc Manager Disc Manager DMAdding a disc to the Disc Manager Searching for a title in the Disc Manager Searching discsWhat do the displays on the screen mean? See the message Insert disc number on my screenStereo Press Tuner on the remote control to switch to HDD modeUser preferences for the HDD Can not select some functions HDD bufferM2x OffCan not select this function SportNormal Auto Ch. Programming Automatic channel searchPicture settings Additional user preferencesYou can select the following functions in this menu For a full-height picture with the sides trimmedSound settings Language settingsSurround AllAdditional settings Disk feature menuAccess control Child Lock Child lock DVD and VCDActivating/deactivating child lock Authorizing a discChanging the country Parental level control DVD video onlyActivating/deactivating parental level control Changing the PIN code Have forgotten my codeSymbols in the menu bar Information on the screen of your TVField for temporary messages Status fieldSymbols on your DVD recorder display Messages in the DVD recorder displayAn empty title on a DVD+RW/+R is selected Before you call an engineer BImportantBefore you call an engineer Problem DVD+RW disc cannot be played on certain DVD players Other disc errors DVD+RWIndex screen flickers when a DVD+R is inserted WHO is COVERED? Chapters Region codePan & Scan MacrovisionCode numbers of the remote control Finlux 208, 209, 211, 212, 250 333, 334 332 283MGA WwnnNNNwwnnwWNnwNwnNwnNnWNnwwN Hdrw 720/17 3103 605 4252/000Technical data Hdrw 720/17
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